Best of Philip Hammond

Best of Philip Hammond

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Britain's Defence Secretary Philip Hammond arrives at 10 Downing Street in central London on August 29, 2013 ahead of a Cabinet meeting to discuss a response to Syria following chemical attacks that Britain believe were launched by the Syrian regime. British lawmakers were on August 29, set to vote on Britain's response to chemical weapons attacks in Syria -- but any military action will require a second parliamentary vote. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL

Britain's Defence Secretary Philip Hammond arrives at 10 Downing Street in central London on August 29, 2013 ahead of a Cabinet meeting to discuss a response to Syria following chemical attacks that Britain believe were launched by the Syrian regime. British lawmakers were on August 29, set to vote on Britain's response to chemical weapons attacks in Syria -- but any military action will require a second parliamentary vote. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL

National Security Council Meeting In Response To The Situation In Ukraine

Peter Macdiarmid

Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence, leaves the Cabinet Office after attending a National Security Council meeting on March 3, 2014 in London, England. Prime Minister David Cameron has held the meeting to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence, leaves the Cabinet Office after attending a National Security Council meeting on March 3, 2014 in London, England. Prime Minister David Cameron has held the meeting to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

Cobra Meet To Discuss Latest IS Developments

Peter Macdiarmid

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond arrives in Downing Street on November 19, 2014 in London, England. The government are holding an emergency security meeting do discuss the Islamic State terrorism threat.

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond arrives in Downing Street on November 19, 2014 in London, England. The government are holding an emergency security meeting do discuss the Islamic State terrorism threat.

UK And Australian Foreign And Defence Ministers Meet In Sydney For AUKMIN Press Conference

Lisa Maree Williams

Australian Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, The UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond and UK Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon address the media during a press conference at Admiralty House on February 2, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. The UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond and the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, are currently in Australia for the AUKMIN foreign affairs and defence meetings.

Australian Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, The UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond and UK Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon address the media during a press conference at Admiralty House on February 2, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. The UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond and the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, are currently in Australia for the AUKMIN foreign affairs and defence meetings.

NSW Premier Mike Baird, UK Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond and Australian Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews gather at the site of the Lindt Cafe Siege at Martin Place on February 2, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. On December 15 2014, gunman Man Haron Monis was shot dead by police after taking hostages at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Martin Place. Two other people died, 33-year-old cafe manager Tori Johnson and 38-year-old Sydney barrister Katrina Dawson.

NSW Premier Mike Baird, UK Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond and Australian Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews gather at the site of the Lindt Cafe Siege at Martin Place on February 2, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. On December 15 2014, gunman Man Haron Monis was shot dead by police after taking hostages at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Martin Place. Two other people died, 33-year-old cafe manager Tori Johnson and 38-year-old Sydney barrister Katrina Dawson.

The Sovereign's Parade At The Royal Military Academy

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Secretary of State for Defence Philip Hammond inspects the Officer Cadets as he represents Queen Elizabeth II during the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on December 14, 2012 in Sandhurst, England. The parade marks the completion of 44 weeks of training for 200 young people who will be commissioned into the British Army and the armies of 13 overseas countries. Senior Under Officer Sarah Hunter-Choat became the fourth woman in the Royal Military Academy's history to receive the prestigious Sword of Honour which is awarded to the best Officer Cadet on the course.

Secretary of State for Defence Philip Hammond inspects the Officer Cadets as he represents Queen Elizabeth II during the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on December 14, 2012 in Sandhurst, England. The parade marks the completion of 44 weeks of training for 200 young people who will be commissioned into the British Army and the armies of 13 overseas countries. Senior Under Officer Sarah Hunter-Choat became the fourth woman in the Royal Military Academy's history to receive the prestigious Sword of Honour which is awarded to the best Officer Cadet on the course.

Cobra Meet To Discuss Latest IS Developments

Peter Macdiarmid

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond arrives in Downing Street on November 19, 2014 in London, England. The government are holding an emergency security meeting do discuss the Islamic State terrorism threat.

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond arrives in Downing Street on November 19, 2014 in London, England. The government are holding an emergency security meeting do discuss the Islamic State terrorism threat.

UK General Election 2015 - UK Politics Through A Washington Lens

Chip Somodevilla

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond makes brief remarks to the press after he arrives at the Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs office May 8, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. Hammond was reappointed Foreign Secretary after the Conservative party, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, won a majority of seats in Parliament in yesterday's general election.

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond makes brief remarks to the press after he arrives at the Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs office May 8, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. Hammond was reappointed Foreign Secretary after the Conservative party, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, won a majority of seats in Parliament in yesterday's general election.

John Kerry Meets With UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond At State Dept

Win McNamee

United Kingdom Foreign Minister Philip Hammond (L) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) arrive for a joint press conference following a private meeting at the State Department October 8, 2014 in Washington, DC. Hammond and Kerry discussed strategy relating to the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, efforts to combat the Ebola virus, and developments in Ukraine, during their remarks.

United Kingdom Foreign Minister Philip Hammond (L) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) arrive for a joint press conference following a private meeting at the State Department October 8, 2014 in Washington, DC. Hammond and Kerry discussed strategy relating to the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, efforts to combat the Ebola virus, and developments in Ukraine, during their remarks.

UK General Election 2015 - UK Politics Through A Washington Lens

Chip Somodevilla

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond arrives at the Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs office May 8, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. Hammond was reappointed Foreign Secretary after the Conservative party, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, won a majority of seats in Parliament in yesterday's general election.

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond arrives at the Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs office May 8, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. Hammond was reappointed Foreign Secretary after the Conservative party, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, won a majority of seats in Parliament in yesterday's general election.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Visits London

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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is greeted by British Foreign Minister Philip Hammond outside the Foreign & Commonwealth Office on August 12, 2014 in London, England. Today's visit to London follows the Australian Prime Minister's one-day official visit to the Netherlands to discuss the ongoing investigation into the shooting down of flight MH17.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is greeted by British Foreign Minister Philip Hammond outside the Foreign & Commonwealth Office on August 12, 2014 in London, England. Today's visit to London follows the Australian Prime Minister's one-day official visit to the Netherlands to discuss the ongoing investigation into the shooting down of flight MH17.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Visits London

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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is greeted by British Foreign Minister Philip Hammond outside the Foreign & Commonwealth Office on August 12, 2014 in London, England. Today's visit to London follows the Australian Prime Minister's one-day official visit to the Netherlands to discuss the ongoing investigation into the shooting down of flight MH17.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is greeted by British Foreign Minister Philip Hammond outside the Foreign & Commonwealth Office on August 12, 2014 in London, England. Today's visit to London follows the Australian Prime Minister's one-day official visit to the Netherlands to discuss the ongoing investigation into the shooting down of flight MH17.

In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting on July 16, 2015 in Ramallah, West Bank.

In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting on July 16, 2015 in Ramallah, West Bank.